using a Spoke Tension Meter to make strong factory wheel

bug-off
bug-off Posts: 24
edited January 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
I've been reading up on how to make a strong wheel. Seems you get the strongest wheel by having high, equal spoke tension in the wheel. Quality of the hub and rim is useful but not crucial.

I'm sure I could make a reasonable attempt at building a wheel myself, but that's not a practical option at the moment. So I figure a good option for getting a strong wheel would be to buy a decent factory built wheel and a Spoke Tension Meter. I'd then use the tension meter to crank up the tension on the spokes. This should be easy as the wheel should be reasonably well built with mostly equal spoke tension.

Would this work :?:

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Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    well most machine assembled wheels need finishing.

    yes you could make the wheel last longer or you may just do it wrong.
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